Fringe Magazine Awards 2018 Winners!
The Irish hair industry has a wealth of incredible and exciting talent and we didn’t envy you, our readers, the task of choosing the best of the best. But, the votes have been counted, the winners have been decided, and we would like to thank everyone who voted, nominated and engaged with the inaugural Fringe Magazine Awards.
Best use of social media- Pelo Hairdressing @pelodolls
You championed Pelo Hairdressing of Newbridge as your social media star, and with over 14,0000 Instagram followers and more than 16,000 Facebook likes, this salon is up- to-the minute and engaged online. “We are so happy to receive this nomination as we are only three years in business. We have won numerous hairdressing awards but never any social media awards as of yet!” Denise Philips told us. She does all the marketing as well as running a full column in salon. “I don’t like to pester people to vote as I feel if I deserve to win, I will. Hard work always wins. To be recognised within the industry amongst other hairdressers is an achievement in itself.”
Best retail in salon - Peter Mark
The Irish chain impressed you with it’s range of in-store products designed with every customer in mind, from treatments to tools, from brands such as ghd, Nioxin and Elchim.
Best advertising campaign - Joico, K PAK Colour Therapy
Joico’s key messaging around their Luster Lock products really spoke to you, with dedicated websites and celebrity YouTube videos.
Industry Influencer - Sabrina Hill @superstylesabby
Sabrina Hill was an early adopter in the world of social media, using the platform to reach out to industry peers across the world. She used her feeds to grow and develop her salon and is now passing on those business learnings through her education programme. “This is an amazing award as I really try to put a lot into my social media so that everyone can experience the work I do as a business owner, educator and hairdresser. I love using social media to communicate with so many others in the industry.”
Salon Chain of the Year - House of Colour
Promoting a Quality Culture across its five salons and training academy, House of Colour’s commitment to five-star service has been the bedrock of this national and internationally successful chain since its founding in 1997 by Susan Byrne and David Campbell. “To receive the nomination from such a highly respected publication like Fringe is a huge honour and to see all of the other nominees and be seen as the same level as them is like winning in itself. We have worked so hard to create a salon culture and grow our group from one salon to five salons, an academy and over 100 people making up the team.
Our team is the reason we are who we are: They are passionate, hard working and create amazing hair every day, we are so proud of each one of them and cannot thank them enough.”
One to watch - Jane Fitzgerald
Jane Fitzgerald @janee_fitz began hairdressing eight years ago and has been a member of the Rustiq Salon @rustiqdenise team in Kilkenny for three years. Her passion and commitment to excellence put her firmly on your radar as one to watch.
Male grooming salon - The Grafton Barber
Founded in 1961, and now standing at 40 salons around Ireland and the UK, The Grafton Barber’s experience and excellence took it to the top of the list. @thegraftonbarber
Best salon interior - Kopper Hair
Neon, wood and, of course, copper accents combine to create an industrial aesthetic at Sabrina Hill’s Cork city salon @kopperhairsalon that you deemed the top of the crop. “It is amazing to receive this nomination as our salon turns one! I had the vision for the design for a long time and the fantastic interior designer Cathy Flamingo helped to bring it to life with her eye for detail. The interiors are unique and completely capture the Kopper vibe.”
Grand salon of the year - Cut_Social
Do what makes you happy is the ethos behind the team at Cut_Social, and clearly that extends to their customers, with glowing testimonials and comments from regular and new clients alike. “We’ve worked so hard to bring a different level of service to the industry, and for the team to win this award is just so rewarding, it’s utterly incredible,” Katrina Kelly of Cut_Social tells us. “I was inspired by my favourite cities, London and New York, to create a beautiful space where everyone, from guest to our team, feels happy and safe. Our goal is to build confidence in everyone we meet!” ✂